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Personal gearEasy5 min

Replace a missing backpack zipper pull

Add a simple pull tab to an intact slider without replacing the zipper itself.

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A replacement pull loop attached to an intact backpack zipper slider

Take it one step at a time

Repair steps

  1. Check the slider

    Lay the bag flat and inspect the zipper slider. This repair is only for a missing pull tab when the slider and teeth are intact.

    Illustration coming soonUse the written instruction above as your guide.

  2. Choose a short loop

    Choose a short zipper pull loop or cord with a fitting that passes through the slider eye. Keep it short so it cannot snag.

    Illustration coming soonUse the written instruction above as your guide.

  3. Attach the pull

    Thread the pull through the slider eye and secure its closure as directed by the maker. Do not bend or pry open the slider.

    Illustration coming soonUse the written instruction above as your guide.

  4. Test without force

    Move the zipper gently along the track. Stop if it catches, the slider spreads, or teeth separate; a bag repairer can replace the slider.

    Illustration coming soonUse the written instruction above as your guide.